Context of Advanced Practice HEA4265

Overview

This is a core module within the MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice. It is a 15 week module in which teaching and learning is supported by the blended use of blackboard and classroom based experiential teaching methods. The module is designed to provide a strong foundation to prepare practitioners to operate safely and purposely at an advanced and increasingly autonomous level within their area of practice.

Module code:	HEA4265
Level:	7
Module credits:	20
Cost for new students:	£1020 for 2025/26 academic year

If you are an existing student who is undertaking this module as part of a programme, your fee will have been advised to you by email. You can also check your fees online. For any queries, please contact [email protected]

If your tuition fee is being paid by a sponsor or you are a sponsor paying a student’s fee, you are required to send a copy of a purchase order to [email protected].

For further guidance please visit: Sponsored students – Edge Hill University

Who is this module for?

Experienced healthcare practitioners working, or aspiring to work, in ‘advanced’ clinical roles.

What are the key aims of the module?

• To equip practitioners understanding of the various professional, legal and ethical demands of working at an advanced level making autonomous clinical decisions
• To support practitioners to work creatively and innovatively, utilising critical thinking and reflective abilities to promote their own practice development, and improved patient care
• To support students’ ability to self direct their own learning.

How will I study?

This module is normally studied over 7 full day sessions.  The module overall takes 14 weeks.

What will I study?

• Preparation for Master level study
• Characteristics and definitions of an ‘advanced practitioner’
• Ethical and legal issues
• Professional accountabilities
• Governance
• Leadership and management of change
• Therapeutic communication
• Developing effective interventions with individuals, families, and carers.

How will I be assessed?

The academic assessment for the module consists of two elements:
A summative assessment requires the development of a portfolio of evidence based on five specific elements that will inform the requirements for each individual’s developmental journey as a trainee ACP, accompanied by a 4,000 word written assignment.

On successful completion you will:

Have a greater understanding of the systems and frameworks that can be used to support your development as an advanced practitioner, within the context of improving the quality of service provision.

Study dates and venues

How to apply

Module availability varies from year to year and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. Places will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Due to the popularity of some modules it may be that the module is fully booked when your application is received. We will include your details on a waiting list and allocate you a place on the next available intake.

For details of how to apply, please visit the apply page.

If you have any other queries about studying with us, please complete the online enquiry form.

Please see the MSc Advance Clinical Practice programme webpage for details about the full programme.

Contact us

For further information, please contact the Medical School Administration Team via e-mail address  [email protected]

Pathways

This module is a core module on:

• MSc Advanced Clinical Practice